Want to feel proud?

Vapodog · 10-17-2003, 10:53 PM

On the ABC evening news, it was reported recently that, because of the dangers from Hurricane Isabelle approaching Washington DC, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment.

They refused. " No way, Sir!"

Soaked to the skin, marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding the Tomb was not just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be afforded to a serviceperson.

The tomb has been patrolled continuously, 24/7, since 1930.

I guess we do have things to be proud of!!

James B · 10-18-2003, 08:45 AM

Those guys deserve all the respect we can muster. What a great thing it would be if we could expand those beliefs all across this great land. I thank them from the bottom of my heart. Almost brings a lump to my throat.

txbowjunkie · 10-22-2003, 11:11 AM

James B,

I couldn' t have said it better myself.